Laboratory Animal Technician Job Opening

Job Description

High Energy, positive attitude can work well with others and independently
Demonstrated excellence in work ethic, communication, and listening skills.
The ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Learn to and become proficient in providing care for all small animal species on a daily basis in accordance with standard operating procedures. Learn to evaluate animals’ general health, report abnormalities to the small animal veterinary technologist or veterinarian for veterinary evaluation. Learn to perform preventive animal health care duties and administer treatments as prescribed.
• Learn to and become proficient in providing feed to animals according to prescribed SOPs and insure that animals have fresh water at all times.
• Learn to and become proficient in changing animal housing according to schedule by transferring animals to clean housing and transporting soiled housing and accessories to the wash area.
• Learn to and become proficient in performing housekeeping duties such as sweeping, mopping, garbage removal, and equipment washing in animal housing areas and surrounding premises.
• Learn to and become proficient in maintaining accurate records of animal identification, veterinary treatments, animal census, facility housekeeping, and room parameters.
• Learn to and become proficient in effectively communicating with research staff regarding the status of their animals through verbal, written, or electronic means.
• Learn to and become proficient in PPE policies and procedures throughout the small animal facility
• Learn to and become proficient in appropriately mix and use of all cleaning solutions according to established SOPs and/or manufacturers’ instructions.
• Learn to and become proficient in operation of equipment washers, Tractors and Bobcat skidsteer.
• Learn to and become proficient in material management inventory control, notifying the supervisor or designated technicians of items that need to be ordered.
• Attend and participate in assigned training classes.
• May transport or assist in transport of animals, supplies or equipment between facilities or may assist in such activities.
• Work on call, weekend, evening, or holiday shifts as needed or as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions that are presented in English.
• Ability to lift and move 50 lbs on a regular basis and sustained physical activities such as bending, balancing, stooping, reaching, and remain standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment including scrubs, gloves, shoe covers, gowns, ear plugs / muffs, face mask, and eye protection.

We offer AFLAC accident Insurance, 401k, profit sharing, Defined benefit retirement plan.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $16.00 to $18.00 /hour

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $16.00 to $18.00 /hour

Experience:

• Animal caretaking: 2 years (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Location:

• Harrison, ID 83833 (Preferred)